quotes from book Flashcards

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Source 3: OBJECTIVE OR SUBJECTIVE
On October 12, 1493, Christopher Columbus set foot on the fine white sands of an island in the Bahamas, unfurled the Spanish royal standard and claimed the territory for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. One main reason why he sailed to the far reaches of the world was to debunk the theory that the world was flat and that it was possible to sail round the world.
3a. Is source 3 considered objective or subjective? [1]

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If objective
Christopher Colombus did set sail under the spanish royal standard to claim territory on behalf of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.

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4a. Is the author of this source for or against the Arabs? [1]

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It’s stated that this was an account written by Ibn al-Qalanisi – an Arab who during the time of the crusades, was fighting against the Christians.

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knight
A KNIGHT ther was, and that a worthy man, That fro the tyme that he first bigan To ryden out, he loved chivalrye, Trouthe and honour, fredom and curteisye. Ful worthy was he in his lordes werre

What is the attitude of the author towards Knights?

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Admiration/ honour/ recognition/ positive/ praise

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